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Name

5L50-E

RPO Codes

M22

Production Location

Strasbourg, France

Vehicle Platform Engine/Transmission Usage

Y

Transmission Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

1st Gear Ratio

3.42:1

2nd Gear Ratio

2.21:1

3rd Gear Ratio

1.60:1

4th Gear Ratio

1.00:1

5th Gear Ratio

0.75:1

Reverse Ratio

3.03:1

Torque Converter Size - Diameter of Torque Converter Turbine

245 mm

Pressure Taps

Line Pressure

Transmission Fluid Type

DEXRON™ III

Transmission Fluid Capacity - Approximate

Bottom Pan Removal

Complete Overhaul: Dry 8.9L (9.4 qt)

Transmission Type: 5

Five Forward Gears

Transmission Type: L

Longitude Mount

Transmission Type: 50

Product Series

Transmission Type: E

Electronic Controls

Position Quadrant

P, R, N, D, 4, 3, 2

Case Material

Die Cast Aluminum

Transmission Weight Dry

73 kg (161 lb)

Transmission Net Weight

80.5 kg (177 lb)

Maximum Trailer Towing Capacity

Domestic: 454 kg

Export: 1,815 kg

Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight

3 500 kg (7,716 lb)